Democrats will pick a new leader at their state convention this weekend in Detroit.

"We are fortunate to have two highly-skilled, strategic and passionate candidates to serve as our party chair," said Oakland County Democratic Party Chairman Frank Houston. "The Oakland County Democratic Party believes it is important for Democrats to hear from both candidates and make an informed decision of who is best equipped to move our party forward as we approach a critical election in 2014."

People who attend will have the chance to post questions to the two candidates. They can also post questions in advance on the county party's Facebook event page.

The cost to attend is $30 and payment includes membership in the county party. The event is free to the county party's Hundred Club members.

Food will be served and there's a cash bar.

The event is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fifth Avenue upstairs at 215 5th Avenue in Royal Oak.

Michigan Republicans also pick their leaders this weekend at their state convention in Lansing. Republican Party Chairman Robert Schostak is seeking another term. His challenger is Todd Courser.

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